The Nebraska Cornhuskers host the USC Trojans this evening for the first time since 2007, in what should be an electric matchup fueled by two of the nation’s best offenses. The Trojans are rejuvenated following their bye week. Meanwhile, Nebraska is coming off a nailbiter win against Northwestern by just seven points.
Nebraska will have its hands full against the talented weapons featured on the USC offense, but that does not mean the Cornhuskers do not have the firepower to answer back. Turnovers and stops will ultimately determine the outcome of this game.
USC vs. Nebraska Details
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025
- Game time: 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Memorial Stadium | Lincoln, Neb.
- Predicted weather at kick: 48 degrees, light winds
- How to watch: NBC, Peacock
USC vs. Nebraska Head-to-Head
These two decorated programs have a lopsided history that dates back to 1969, as the USC Trojans hold a 5-0-1 record over the Nebraska Cornhuskers, with one tie coming in the 1970 season opener.
Last season’s matchup in Southern California saw the Trojans run away with an eight-point win against the Cornhuskers. Now, as the two teams prepared to do battle at Memorial Stadium, Nebraska will be hopeful in securing its very first win against the Trojans.
USC vs. Nebraska Grades
- USC (93.2, A)
- Nebraska (81.6, B-)
- USC (79.8, C+)
- Nebraska (82.8, B-)
- USC (88.7, B+)
- Nebraska (82.4, B-)
- Jayden Maiava, USC (88.3, B+)
- Dylan Raiola, Nebraska (80.2, B-)
- Waymond Jordan, USC (82.7, B-)
- Emmet Johnson, Nebraska (89.4, B+)
- Makai Lemon, USC (85.6, B)
- Nyziah Hunter, Nebraska (78.9, C+)
- Walker Lyons, USC (80.9, B-)
- Luke Lindenmeyer, Nebraska (80.4, B-)
- Anthony Lucas, USC (75.2, C)
- Dasan McCullough, Nebraska (78, C+)
- Devan Thompkins, USC (77.6, C+)
- Kade Pietrzak, Nebraska (71.9, C-)
- Eric Gentry, USC (78.7, C+)
- Javin Wright, Nebraska (80.6, B-)
- DeCarlos Nicholson, USC (78.2, C+)
- Ceyair Wright, Nebraska (85, B)
- Bishop Fitzgerald, USC (83.3, B)
- Malcolm Hartzog Jr., Nebraska (84.9, B)
USC vs. Nebraska Prediction
On paper, this matchup features two of the best offenses in the nation as USC averages 42.4 points per game and Nebraska a modest 35. With the Trojans ranking No. 1 in passing yards among all offenses, Nebraska coach Matt Rhule’s secondary will need to be on top of its game going against talented players like Makai Lemon, Jakobi Lane, and Waymond Jordan out of the backfield.
Now, the Cornhuskers’ defense has been stingy, allowing an average of 285.8 yards per game, which ranks in the top 15 in the nation. However, I think the clever mind of Lincoln Riley will have a few plays up his sleeve, which will help put USC over the top inside of Memorial Stadium.
Prediction: USC 34, Nebraska 24